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Kanda, Katsuya; Mezey, Mathy – Gerontologist, 1991
Examined changes in resident acuity and registered nurse staffing in all nursing homes in Pennsylvania before and after introduction of Medicare Prospective Payment System (PPS) in 1983. Found that acuity of nursing home residents increased significantly since introduction of PPS, full-time registered nurse staffing remained unchanged, and…
Descriptors: Employment Patterns, Long Term Care, Nurses, Nursing Homes

Quinn, Joseph F. – Gerontologist, 1981
Examined partial retirement among older self-employed and wage and salary workers. Found much more partial retirement among the self-employed. Retirement status was correlated with health, age, Social Security and pension eligibility, and wealth. Suggests workers might choose part-time employment if opportunities were available. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Economic Status, Employment Patterns, Gerontology, Occupational Surveys